September 29 – The Catch (baseball): A notable defensive play is made by New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays on a ball hit by Cleveland Indians batter Vic Wertz during Game 1 of the 1954 …

What happened and who was famous in 1954? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1954.

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In this comprehensive overview, we'll explore the most significant occurrences from 1954, highlighting key moments that continue to impact our lives today.

On February 23, 1954, a group of children from Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, receive the first injections of the new polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk. Thanks to...

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Apr 8, 2025 · By examining the economic pressures, legal milestones, foreign policy decisions, and scientific breakthroughs of 1954, we gain a deeper understanding of the complex forces that shaped …

Jan 14, 2025 · Howard Hunt, a CIA agent involved in the overthrow, prevents Arbenz from being murdered.

Jul 2, 2025 · The intervention in Guatemala in 1954, orchestrated by the CIA, aimed to oust a democratically elected government perceived as sympathetic to communist ideology.

1954 Gunfire in Capital On March 1, three men and a women, all Puerto Rican nationalists, fired gunshots from the gallery of the House of Representatives, wounding five Congressmen.